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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
41
Parts of clothing and the head of the murdered person were recovered after detectives, led by County Detective J. M. Dunlap, located the severed head last afternoon. The head remains in fair condition and identification could provide crucial clues in solving one of the county's deepest homicide cases.
Officials say the air mail search for missing pilot Charles H. Ames will continue until he is found. Superintendent Charles F. Egge denied reports the search was abandoned after no trace of Ames between DuBois, Pennsylvania, and the Ohio border. He noted even if hope fades, the investigation will determine what happened to the pilot and his plane. A claim that Ames carried over a million dollars in mail on his final westward run was denied by air mail authorities.
Mrs Lansdowne listed as witness as the Shenandoah inquiry resumes after Col Billy Mitchell declined to testify. Naval officers debate possible contempt actions while witnesses may be compelled to answer questions. Margaret Lansdowne testified her husband Zachary Lansdowne opposed the flight and protested, but was overruled by higher officials.
Harrisburg Tech teams arrives this afternoon for a big football clash with New Castle High School at Franklin Field. Harrisburg fans, including 200 adults traveling overland, expect a capacity crowd as Harrisburg Tech and New Castle renew a two year series. The Harrisburg band of seventy will travel by bus, with fans preparing for a spirited rivalry and a possible parade.
In New Orleans on October 9 the House of Bishops upheld the trial court verdict that Bishop William Montgomery Brown was guilty of heresy. The sentence was not fixed and may be deferred, with Brown retaining his bishop’s powers until final action. Any ruling could be sought in federal court. Brown, of Galion Ohio, whose book Communism and Christianism spurred the charges, was tried in 1924 and later affirmed on appeal.
Rain halted the third World Series game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators in Washington. Judge Landis postponed play after officials conferred, delaying the series with three games in Washington then potential travel to Pittsburgh. Fans endured the rain as tickets went for general admission.
Harrisburg Pa Oct 9 A husband tells of a quarrel that ended in his wife fatally wounding him before she died. A call from 548 Maclay street summoned an ambulance to the Harrisburg hospital where police found the scene and the dead woman. Continued on page two.
Arthur Memeter writes of a heavy field a moist sky and a packed stand for a major football day. Rain threatens the classic, muddy conditions will slow lines and backs but heighten desire for an outstanding scrap of the year with persistent weather at fifty one degrees.
A World Series ticket scalper Mickey Bushrod a colored messenger at the executive mansion was chased to the White House doors and arrested for attempting to sell a ticket at a high premium. Police found 19 tickets on him tracing to the White House allotment. He posted 100 collateral which he forfeited in court.
Investigation began into the crash that killed passenger Lawrence Baranelli and injured pilot Clarence D. Chamberlain during America's aviation derby at Mitchel Field New York. Carl F. Schory said he advised Baranelli minutes before launch not to fly with Chamberlain.
Results of football games and baseball games from the world series are bulletined by The News with updates through the day. Until 5 p.m. No. 4000. From 5 to 6 30 p.m. No. 22 or 150. From 6 30 p.m. No. 175. Football results will be bulletined as usual during the afternoon.
John H. Davidson of New Brighton Laura J. Rauser of New Brighton wed. Stanley Kielow of New Castle Teresa Sonski of Wampum Elyjah Major of New Brighton Beulah Cline of New Brighton Harry E. Kiesten of Slippery Rock Hannah E. Stevenson of Grove City appear in marriage license listings.
Three people died in their beds as a blaze swept a three story building in Pittsburgh today. Firemen found Joseph and Mary Williams and Maud Potter among the victims while two others escaped by leaping from a window with serious injuries. A fireman was injured during the effort.
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